Since Kim Deal left, iconic band The Pixies have had a public struggle trying to replace her. And in a recent interview with Brooklyn Vegan, drummer David Lovering acknowledges that Deal is irreplaceable: “Basically, no-one can replace Kim Deal. It would be impossible to do.” Kim Shattuck of the Muffs was initially brought in asRead more…

Congratulations to local hip-hop heroes Macklemore and Ryan Lewis, who were nominated last Friday for the 56th Grammy Awards in seven categories, including Best New Artist, Song of the Year and Album of the Year. James Blake also received a nomination for Best New Artist, and Daft Punk racked up four nominations, including Album ofRead more…

Seattle confectioners Full Tilt Ice Cream will be celebrating the release of their new flavor Mudhoney, the ice cream, with noneother than Mudhoney, the band! According to their press release, “Mudhoney ice cream mixes satisfying riffs of in-your-face cinnamon with a mellow backbeat of honey and fudge, all rounded out with Full Tilt’s creamy hand-madeRead more…

Longtime KEXP faves The Walkmen have announced they’ll be going on “a pretty extreme hiatus” after a “final” December 4th show at Philadelphia’s Union Transfer. Bassist/organist Peter Bauer told The Washington Post, “It’s been almost 14 years now. I think that’s enough, you know?” Bauer is currently working on a solo album, as are fellowRead more…

What a week Cut Copy has had: not only were they live on The Morning Show on KEXP from The Cutting Room Studios NYC, but the next day, they were on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon! Watch them perform the track “We Are Explorers” from their most recent release Free Your Mind below. [Pitchfork]

Bassist Kim Deal has left the Pixies, the band announced today on their Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/pixiesofficial?rf=106226122747445) page. “We are very proud to have worked with her on and off over the last 25 years,” the statement read. “Despite her decision to move on, we will always consider her a member of the Pixies, and her placeRead more…

VOTE today for your favorites music in the history of the cosmos! Based on your answers, KEXP will count down a different music theme each day during the Fall Membership Pledge Drive. Start thinking about the tunes you can’t live a day without listening or singing to, because you’ll be faced with one of theRead more…

Seminal rock group the Pixies have announced their full schedule for their Doolittle tour. The band will be performing their classic album in its entirety with a few surprises along the way. The Seattle dates are November 11 and 12 at the Paramount Theater; be sure to check out our presale, which starts today atRead more…